"In recent years, we’ve seen a resurgence of interest in Formula 1 in Holland, mainly due to the enthusiastic support for the talented Max Verstappen, as seen from the sea of orange at so many races. No doubt this will be the dominant colour in the Zandvoort grandstands next year.”

Multiple race winner Verstappen, still only 21, has developed a major following in his home country.

His ‘other' home race, in Belgium, always attracts huge support, as does Red Bull's own grand prix in Austria.

Speaking after last weekend's Spanish Grand Prix, Red Bull team boss principal Christian Horner said: “We saw it here in Spain with [Fernando] Alonso when he was at his peak, we see the amount of Dutch fans around the world, it just seems to be growing and growing.

“I think a Dutch Grand Prix, with the popularity of Verstappen, is going to be immense. I think that's positive for Formula 1.”